Lee vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Allen Rank #574

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Lee or Allen more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Allen mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Lee and Allen boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.